Health Profile of Granger, Indiana
Granger Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A
Granger Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Granger is 80.4 years, about 3.0 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.0% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,199 residents in Granger are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 399 129 men · 271 women
- 75–84 1,282 575 men · 708 women
- 65–74 2,745 1,330 men · 1,416 women
- 50–64 5,772 2,789 men · 2,983 women
Younger residents
8,002 residents in Granger are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,519 1,185 boys · 1,334 girls
- 7–12 2,487 1,211 boys · 1,276 girls
- 3–7 1,768 927 boys · 841 girls
- 0–3 1,228 662 boys · 566 girls
About 767 residents in Granger (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Granger | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.0% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Granger is about 26% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in Granger is about 25% lower than in Indiana. The rate of obesity in Granger is about 17% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Granger | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.6% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Granger is about 40% lower than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Granger is about 36% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,547 cigarettes a day, 856,422 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 314,021 minutes a day and 114.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Granger is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.71 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.67 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Granger is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Granger, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Granger, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 29,240 | 80.4 yrs #1/2 | 5.8% #1/2 | 32.0% #1/2 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 44,023 | 75.7 yrs | 7.4% | 36.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Granger, Indiana has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Indiana, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Granger, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Granger, Indiana?
Granger, Indiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Granger, Indiana?
People in Granger, Indiana can expect to live 80.4 years on average, 3.0 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Granger, Indiana residents are uninsured?
5.8% of residents in Granger, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 1.6 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Granger, Indiana residents are obese?
32.0% of adults in Granger, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.7 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Granger, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,547 cigarettes a day, 856,422 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 314,021 minutes a day and 114.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Granger is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.71 lifetimes a year.
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